Gwynetha Petterson
Mar 3, 2016
GWYNETHA PETTERSON, 67 died March 3, 2016 at Medicalodge in Clay Center, KS. She was born on December 19, 1948 in Omaha, NE. The daughter of Theodore and Della (Hendrickson) Petterson. Gwynetha was raised in Omaha. After graduating high school, Gwynetha moved to New Mexico where she worked as a nanny for twelve years. She moved back to Omaha where...
Evye Raelynne Jackson
Feb 29, 2016
EVYE RAELYNNE JACKSON, died February 29, 2016 at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. She was born on February 26, 2016 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Elijah and Lindsey (Wernecke) Jackson. She was preceded in death by Great Grandmothers, Phyllis Jackson and Donna McChesney and Great Grandfather, Don Wurtz. Survivors: Parents: Elijah and Lindsey Jackson Sister: Linnea...
Doris Palmateer
Feb 27, 2016
DORIS A. PALMATEER, 86 died February 27, 2016 at Golden LivingCenter in Wakefield, KS. She was born on April 29, 1929 in Dickinson County, KS, the daughter of Robert and Agnes (Heigele) Palmateer. Doris made her home in the Longford Community her entire life. She was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church in Longford. She is preceded in...
Margaret Sarver
Feb 27, 2016
MARGARET SARVER, 86 died February 27, 2016 at Linn Community Nursing Home in Linn, KS. She was born on June 18, 1929 in Portland, OR, the daughter of Robert and Emma (Hedlind) Sarver. Margaret was raised in Oregon and Washington states before moving to Clay Center with her family in 1945. She was preceded in death by parents. Private services...
Carolyn Alquist
Feb 25, 2016
CAROLYN ALQUIST, 72 died February 25, 2016 at Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde, KS. She was born on August 27, 1943 in Concordia, KS, the daughter of L.C. and Doris (Lyon) Blackburn. Carolyn graduated from Clyde High School. She married Danial Alquist on November 17, 1962. Carolyn worked for TWA for over three years while living in Chicago. Later...
Retha Knox
Feb 23, 2016
Retha Marie Knox was born August 3, 1931 in Clay Center, Kansas. She was the daughter of Howard and Lucille Hileman. On June 18, 1950 Retha married Melvin Kenneth Knox of Palmer, Kansas. Retha and Melvin met at the movie theater in Clay Center in the late 40’s where Retha was employed popping popcorn for the patrons of the theater....
Joyce Allen
Feb 20, 2016
Joyce Allen was born January 12, l931, in Russet, Oklahoma to Edwin and Opal Burton. She graduated high school in Blackwell, Oklahoma and attended a semester of college in Ada, Oklahoma. She married O.M. Allen on July 2, l949. They were married 66 years. Her husband preceded her in death. Joyce was a devoted wife and mother and they had...
Jeri Tourney
Feb 17, 2016
Jeri Elizabeth Tourney passed away peacefully February 17, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Jeri was born on November 22, 1953 to Gerald and Mary (Neff) Mahsman. She was raised on the family farm in Palmyra, Missouri. She attended grade school in a one-room school house at West Ely, Missouri and graduated high school at Palmyra in 1971. She was...
Paulette Hood
Feb 15, 2016
PAULETTE M. HOOD, 68 died February 15, 2016 at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, KS. She was born on December 8, 1947 in Concordia, KS, of Vincil and Marie (Begnoche) Appleby. Paulette was raised in Clyde and graduated from Clyde High School. She worked at Elk State Bank in Clyde. She moved to Clay Center in 1967 and worked at...
Opal Haden
Feb 12, 2016
OPAL ALEEN HADEN, 96 died February 12, 2016 at Presbyterian Manor in Salina, KS. She was born on July 20, 1919 in Leonardville, KS. The daughter of C.B. and Minnie (Nelson) Meyer. Opal was born on a farm west of Leonardville, KS. She was 1 of 9 children. Opal was a graduate of Leonardville High School and had a teaching...
Cassia "Casi" Rott
Feb 8, 2016
Cassia “Casi” Rott, a mother, wife and resident of Clay Center, KS, died unexpectedly on February 8, 2016 at the age of 36. Casi is survived by her husband, Joey Rott; her children, Chloe Wren, Tenley Rose, Asher Lea, Levi Charles and Piper Jean; her parents, Chadd and Cynthia Harris; and sister Charissa Harris. By marriage, she is survived by...
Jacob Grater
Feb 6, 2016
JACOB GRATER, 37 died February 6, 2016 at Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, KS. He was born on March 2, 1978 in Clay Center, . The son of Greg and Nancy (Kopfer) Grater. Jacob grew up in Clay Center and graduated from CCCHS in 1996. He attended Butler Community College. Returning to Clay Center, he worked for Gilmore/Tatge...
Orva Kill
Feb 5, 2016
ORVA GENE KILL, 76 died February 5, 2016 at in Miltonvale, KS. She was born on June 10, 1939 in Oklahoma City, OK, the daughter of Floyd and Beatrice (Ray) Goodin. Orva was raised in Norman, OK. She married Richard Kill on February 25, 1957. They made their home in Kansas City, Mobile, AL and Norman, OK before moving to...
Charlene Mcmahan
Jan 29, 2016
CHARLENE ANN MCMAHAN, 79 died January 29, 2016 at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, KS. She was born on July 20, 1936 in Clay Center, KS, the daughter of Harold and Lillian (Habluetzel) Haake. Charlene was raised in Clay County and graduated from CCCHS in 1954. She married Ned McMahan on March 19, 1955 and he survives of the...
Fred Sortor
Jan 28, 2016
FRED A. SORTOR, 93 died January 28, 2016 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. He was born on April 25, 1922 in Clay Center, KS, the son of Fred and Anna (Tolin) Sortor. Fred was raised in Clay Center and graduated from CCCHS in 1940. He served in the US Army during WWII. Fred married Louise Weller on...
Eugene Morehead
Jan 25, 2016
EUGENE MOREHEAD, 90 died January 25, 2016 at his daughter's residence in Salina, KS. He was born on November 15, 1925 in Republic, KS. The son of Murlin and Mildred (Mitchell) Morehead. Eugene (Gene) was born on the farm in Republic, Ks to Murlin Joseph and Mildred Agnes (Mitchell) Morehead on November 15, 1925. He was the first born of...
Roxy Cannizzo
Jan 23, 2016
E. ROXANNE CANNIZZO, 80 died January 23, 2016 at Leonardville Nursinghome in Leonardville, KS. She was born on January 26, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, NY, the daughter of David and Elinor (Price) Hensle. Roxy was raised in Cooperstown, NY and attended Knox College in Cooperstown. She married Thomas Cannizzo on September 3, 1960. Roxy worked as a legal secretary for...
Abel Evans
Jan 18, 2016
ABEL VAUGHN EVANS, died January 18, 2016 at Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, KS. He was born on January 18, 2016 in Clay Center, KS, the son of Zachary and Alisha (Baker) Evans. Survivors include: Parents: Zachary and Alisha Evans Brothers: Andrew, Alexander, Trevor and Jax Sister: Isabella Grandparents: Jerry and Tracie Evans Grandparents: Larry and Janet Tillett...
Bryce Crawford
Jan 18, 2016
BRYCE DAVID CRAWFORD, 55 died January 18, 2016 at Medicalodge in Clay Center, KS. He was born on September 11, 1960 in Washington, KS, the son of Veryl and Dixie (Black) Crawford. Bryce graduated from Clifton High School in 1978. He was an active member of the Clifton Jaycee's and Clifton S.A.L. Bryce was a lifetime member of the Clifton...
Waine Turner
Jan 15, 2016
WAINE ROLLAND TURNER, 92 died January 15, 2016 at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, KS. He was born on January 27, 1923 in Solomon, KS, the son of Harry and Neva (Stout) Turner. Waine was raised in the Vine Creek area near Longford. He graduated from Minneapolis High School. Waine served in the US Army during WWII. Following the...
